Recall 20V-476
BMW of North America, LLC recalled the 2019 to 2020 BMW R 1250 GS and 4 other models: Service brakes; Service brakes, hydraulic (foundation components, disc, caliper).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 20V-476
- Reported
- August 13, 2020
- Vehicles affected
- 9,392 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 R 1250 GS, GS Adventure and R 1250 RT, 2020 S 1000 RR and S 1000 XR motorcycles. The front brake calipers may leak brake fluid when parked. As such, these motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 122, "Motorcycle Brake Systems."
The risk
Overtime, a leaking front brake caliper can reduce the amount of brake fluid in the reservoir. Low volume could affect brake performance, increasing the risk of crash.
The fix
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary, replace the front brake calipers with an improved version, free of charge. BMW issued owners an interim notification on October 12, 2020. As of January 19, 2021, a remedy was still not available. The recall began March 8, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- BMW R 1250 GS 2019 to 2020
- BMW R 1250 RT 2019 to 2020
- BMW R1250 GS Adventure 2019 to 2020
- BMW S 1000 RR 2020
- BMW S 1000 XR 2020